Patricia remembers a time when everything felt like it was falling apart. She had reached a low point in her life. She had no resources and nowhere to turn. Again and again, she asked for help, but was turned away. It seemed like every door was closed. Still, she didn’t give up. Even when it was hard, she kept searching for a way forward. That […]
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Did you know Goodwill has a program that helps people apply for disability benefits when they cannot work? It is called SOAR, which stands for SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery. Two SOAR Specialists, Tonie Schmidt and Don Morrison run the program. People are referred to SOAR through other Goodwill programs, such as Housing and Essential
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Living without a home often feels lonely and scary. Those are the words Annalisa chose to describe what her life was like when she was homeless. When she came to Goodwill for help it was the middle of winter, the hardest time of the year to be homeless. Not only was she dealing with the
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Struggling on the Streets Antonio was having a really tough time. He was homeless and living on the streets, struggling with addiction. Every day was a battle just to find enough to eat and feed his addiction. But deep down, Antonio was tired of living this way. He knew he needed help to change his
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Life before Goodwill was tough for McGavin. He struggled to find housing stability. He was in transitional housing, which means he had a place to stay temporarily. But things weren’t looking well for him. He couldn’t pay his rent, and he was on the edge of becoming homeless again. It felt like he was stuck
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All Workforce and Family Services offices in eastern Washington and north Idaho will be closed on Friday, August 25th from 11 AM to 5 PM for a staff training event. Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you when we re-open on Monday, August 28th.
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Since 1989, John battled addiction and had mental health concerns. He struggled to keep his sobriety. He participated in drug counseling and rehabilitation services. But it never seemed to stick. Then, in 2003, he moved to Spokane and remained free from opiates. But a new cycle of addiction began with another drug. In 2019, John
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Chaay lived in pure chaos. She struggled with substance abuse, mental health concerns, and homelessness. She spent many nights not knowing if she would have a safe place to rest her head. Chaay wasn’t happy with where she was in life and where her life was going. She was tired of living in the same
Chriselda struggled with substance abuse for many years. She was homeless in Tri-Cities, Washington. It wasn’t the best place for her. She was surrounded by influences and situations that made it difficult for her to get sober. Her family lived in Spokane. So she didn’t have a lot of contact with them. Sometimes, she would
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Tina was homeless and lived in her car. In May 2021, she was in a car accident. She was driving alone down an empty street at night. Another driver passed her with their high beams on. And before Tina’s eyes could readjust to the night, she drove her car off the road. She rolled down
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